Accreditation for club level motorsport

[Dex]

Hi folks

I'm after some advice/help from some of you all please.

I'm a part-time freelance photographer who shoots a wide range of subjects, everything from glamour to landscapes. Of more interest here is the Motorsport photography. I currently follow the Classic Touring Car championship, specifically getting images for Keith Smith (of Keith Smith racing...) who races a mk1 golf in Classic Group One.

Last year i followed him through stock hatch and had several shots published in regional newspapers down south. I've also had shots published in fairly large *in-house* magazines following karting meets. Of course the shots are also used on the KS racing website www.keith.grone.co.uk including the front page image.

I'm looking at getting signed on to be able to get better access for photography - as you'll all know the crash fencing on most tracks really limits getting good shots from a lot of spectator areas.


I understand i need to arrange my own PLI (i believe £5m cover is required) and get to the press/media office to sign on at the start of the event. Does anyone have suggestions as to what credentials/accreditation is required by the press offices for signing on as a photographer? I'm not looking at covering the big national events, just club level at the moment.


All help greatfully received!

cheers

Dex